mlpeloquin
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I noticed several postings that had bad sewer smells. Heartland has used a black air admittance valve which cost $5.95 at Lowe's. Ours went bad during our two and a half month trip which included the 2015 Heartland Factory Rally. I finally discovered the source. I replaced it with a $25.99 one which meets code for homes. While on the factory tour, I noticed that Heartland is using this in the new Landmarks, Big Horns, and Big Country fifth wheels.
Second. You need to check out check valve attached to the water heater. You will have to remove the storage compartment wall to have access. If it is the black plastic one, replace it with the Camco brass check valve. Part number 23303. You can find this on Amazon.
Our gray water valves began to get heard to operate the last four weeks. The shower valve finally would not close all the way. I have service the kitchen sink valve #1 today. I cleaned the rubber gaskets, which were in good shape and put plenty of Vaseline on them. I sprayed the outside assembly with dry silicone spray. I also sprayed the cable at the handle with silicone. Works better than new. Easy to do and find on our 2014 Big Horn 3210. I am going to contact Heartland about the location of the other gray number 2 valve.
I use Happy Camper in the black water tank and the valve works as good as new. It not only breaks down the toilet paper, but lubes the valve as well.
The only other problem with water was a leak in the storage compartment. The PEX fitting was leaking. It turned out that it was the fresh water line that is for the black tank rinse. I was bypassing the pressure regulator. At one park the we were warned that the park pressure was 100 psi. Between that and the pounding the fitting joints were taking from the air in the line, one began to leak. I cut the plastic PEX 90 out and replaced it with a brass Shark Bite fitting. Shark Bite fittings are good for copper and PEX pipe. I now make sure all water goes through a pressure regulator.
I hopes the helps others with the same problems.
Second. You need to check out check valve attached to the water heater. You will have to remove the storage compartment wall to have access. If it is the black plastic one, replace it with the Camco brass check valve. Part number 23303. You can find this on Amazon.
Our gray water valves began to get heard to operate the last four weeks. The shower valve finally would not close all the way. I have service the kitchen sink valve #1 today. I cleaned the rubber gaskets, which were in good shape and put plenty of Vaseline on them. I sprayed the outside assembly with dry silicone spray. I also sprayed the cable at the handle with silicone. Works better than new. Easy to do and find on our 2014 Big Horn 3210. I am going to contact Heartland about the location of the other gray number 2 valve.
I use Happy Camper in the black water tank and the valve works as good as new. It not only breaks down the toilet paper, but lubes the valve as well.
The only other problem with water was a leak in the storage compartment. The PEX fitting was leaking. It turned out that it was the fresh water line that is for the black tank rinse. I was bypassing the pressure regulator. At one park the we were warned that the park pressure was 100 psi. Between that and the pounding the fitting joints were taking from the air in the line, one began to leak. I cut the plastic PEX 90 out and replaced it with a brass Shark Bite fitting. Shark Bite fittings are good for copper and PEX pipe. I now make sure all water goes through a pressure regulator.
I hopes the helps others with the same problems.
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Finally,,, thought of it.... Saran Wrap... 
